Monday, November 19, 2012

Small Business Saturday is this weekend November 24th, between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It was created to put some of the profits back in the pockets of small businesses during a weekend where so many big box stores are in the spotlight. Small businesses have a huge impact on the economy and on jobs -- according to the Small Business Administration, small businesses account for 44% of private payroll in the United States.

Below is a round up of some of the companies in the wedding and lifestyle industries who are offering deals this coming weekend. All the info is below, including discount and coupon codes and the dates each deal is good for. Also, if you're shopping small this Saturday, snap a pic at your favorite locally owned, small business companies and instagram it using the hashtag #smallbizsat.

Company: Jessica Bishop PaperiePromotion: In honor of Small Business Saturday, Jessica Bishop Paperie is offering 15% off our Custom Rubber Return Address Stamps. They make sending out save-the-dates, wedding invites or thank you notes a breeze and are wonderful, personalized gifts for newlyweds or new home owners. Expiration Date: November 26, 2012Discount Code: GIVETHANKS

Company: Sandi Spells DesignsPromotion: 100 invite sets for $500 from our new Personalized Pocket collection. If you love pocket invitations you will live our personalized pockets. These are stylish invites made easy and affordable. Comes in 5 different styles and several color combinations. A set includes: pocket folder, invite, 3 inserts (response/directions/accommodations), Outer envelope and response envelope with return address printed in black. Our mini Pockets comes with only 1 insert. Purchase now and get on the calendar for 2013. We're booking fastExpiration Date: January 5, 2013

Wedding Dresses, Bridesmaid Dresses, and Wedding Fashion

Company: Ladyee BoutiquePromotion: 30% off any order of $100 or more. Chic and effortless dresses for showers, brunches and soirees, all year round.Expiration Date: November 26, 2012Discount Code: Wearadress

Wedding Planning, Wedding Design and Wedding Floral

Company:A Charming Occasion (California)Promotion: We are offering a flat rate of $1,000 on all Day Of Coordination packages for weddings between January 1, 2013 and April 30, 2013. Expiration Date: Must be booked by December 31, 2012.

Company: A Little Love and Lace (California)Promotion: Starting Small Business Saturday, November 24, 2012, receive the Friends and Family 25% off discount on any A Little Love and Lace Package. Minimum Day of Coordination Package required. Travel and Accommodations may apply. Please email info@alittleloveandlace.com for any questions or inquiries.Expiration Date: December 31, 2012Discount Code: Friends&Family2012

Company: MLM Worldwide, LLC (California)Promotion: $350 off of any Wedding Planning package: The Modern (Month of Coordination) will be offered at $850, The Luxurious (Full Event Planning) will be offered at $1000, and the Magical (Full Event Planning and Design) will be offered at $1500 - Offer valid if booked between 11/23 - 12/31. Expiration Date: Valid November 23-December 31, 2012.

Company: Mango Muse Events (California and Hawaii)Promotion: Any new client that signs a contract between November 23, 2012 and December 31, 2012, will receive customized rehearsal dinner planning and design free of charge. This service makes it possible to not only have a wedding be expertly planned and designed, but the rehearsal dinner as well with savings left over to put towards other areas of the wedding. Make sure to mention the promo code ILOVEMME during the consultation.Expiration Date: Valid November 23-December 31, 2012Discount Code: ILOVEMME

Company: Green Orchid Events (Las Vegas, Nevada)Promotion: Green Orchid Events is offering $300 off Month of Coordination or $500 off full service planning if contract is signed by 11/30/12.Expiration Date: November 30, 2012Discount Code: SBS2012

Company: Scheme Events (Las Vegas, Nevada)Promotion: We are offering $200 off Day of Coordination services or $500 off Full Coordination services. Contract must be signed and returned by Saturday, December 1, 2012.Expiration Date: December 1, 2012

Company: Michelle Edgemont (Brooklyn, New York)Promotion: Any inquiries for 2013 weddings received between November 17th and November 24th for wedding decorations, florals, or styling will receive 10% off their grand total at time of booking.Expiration Date: November 24, 2012

Company: Stylish Occasions Wedding and Event Planning (Pennsylvania)Promotion: 5% off any wedding planning packages (including custom packages). Must book by December 24, 2012. Must mention Small Business Saturday.Expiration Date: December 24, 2012Discount Code: Small Business Saturday

Company: Barbara's Brides (Austin, Texas)Promotion: Special Thanksgiving holiday discount $200 off of Wedding Advisor (day of services) or $350 off Extended or Full Coordination services. This promotion is available for new clients that sign their contracts between Friday, 11/23/12 and Friday, 12/14/12. Expiration Date: Valid November 23-December 14, 2012Discount Code: Thanksgiving Special

Company: AbsolutelyBlooming by MarionAdele Marshall (Dallas, Texas)Promotion: 20% off full service and month of planning services. $200 off all floral packages over $1500. Offer good through January 31, 2013Expiration Date: January 31, 2013Discount Code: ABSOLUTELY13

Company: Geomyra Lewis Weddings and Events (Washington DC)Promotion: 5% off Month of Coordination or Partial Planning Services. $200 off Full Planning Services. Additional discounts available for destination weddings. Contract must be signed by 1/11/13. More details can be found on our blog.Expiration Date: January 11, 2013

Company: Fatamadrina Wedding Planner (Italy)Promotion: For couples wishing to get married in Italy (Tuscany, Lakes District, Western Riviera) I offer $500 off Full Service Coordinations and $200 off of Day of Coordinations. The service is long distance as we are based in Italy.Expiration Date: February 15, 2013

Company: Wonderful Weddings by JT (Cheshire, United Kingdom)Promotion: Enjoy a stress free and enjoyable planning process along with a fantastic day. Offering a 10% discount off my services if you are getting married in January, February or March in 2013.Expiration Date: December 31, 2012

Company: RSVP Wedding (United Kingdom)Promotion: RSVP Wedding, a UK based wedding planning company, is offering £250 off their Destination Weddings service. This offer is subject to availability and must be booked before 31st January 2013.Expiration Date: January 31, 2013

Wedding Photography

Company: In His Image Photography (Raleigh, North Carolina)Promotion: is offering 10% off their Ideal Wedding Collection (a $580 value) between now and November 30th, 2012. Must mention Think Splendid when booking!Expiration Date: November 30, 2012Discount Code: Think Splendid

Specialty Wedding Services and Products

Company: Bride RushPromotion: Every single vendor and venue deal on BrideRush will be an additional 5% off on Small Business Saturday and again on Cyber Monday. Our small, family business is supporting other small business - your local photographers, videographers, DJs, etc with these single-day promotions. 5% can add up. On a photography deal of $1500, you save an extra $75. And on a $8000 all-inclusive venue package, you save an extra $400!Expiration Date: Valid November 24 and 26, 2012

Company: PrequelsPromotion: If you're engaged, it's time to have your love story professionally written so you can share it with your wedding guests! Mention code WED when you contact us and receive 25% off on your order.Expiration Date: December 31, 2012Discount Code: WED

Company: After 'I Do'Promotion: Join us in NYC on December 9, 2012 for The Wedding Academy: Money, Marriage & Merlot. Come learn everything you need to know so you and your spouse NEVER argue about money! Enter code NYCWED for 25% off your $15 ticketExpiration Date: December 8, 2012Discount Code: NYCWED

Company: Reenie RosePromotion: Book a custom Reenie Rose bridal bouquet painting and receive $200 off along with a free set of 50 notecards of the painting. Contact Loreen at info@ReenieRose.com for an order form to fill out and receive your discount. Remember you bouquet as it was on your wedding day and share it with others with a thoughtful note!Expiration Date: November 26, 2012

Wedding Business Products

Company: Form + FunctionPromotion: 20% off all of our legally compliant, professional-grade human resources materials for companies with less than 100 employees. Download what you need when you need it.Expiration Date: December 31, 2012Discount Code: smallbizsat

Company: The Law for Creatives, IncPromotion: Law for Creatives is offering a 15% discount on contract templates for wedding & event professionals and other creative businesses.Expiration Date: November 30, 2012Discount Code: SMALLBIZSAT

Company: The Dahl HousePromotion: Start a new tradition this holiday season with our custom hand painted picture frame ornaments. Perfect for newly engaged couples, newly weds, celebrating first homes, baby's first Christmas, etc. Our clients return every year to choose a new style ornament that marks a new special moment. Buy 3 get 1 free.Expiration Date: November 26, 2012

***Think Splendid is not connected with these promotions and is posting them in good faith. Please contact each business for details on their respective promotions and deals.***

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Welcome to Think Splendid! My name is Liene (pronounced Lynn) and I'm an author, speaker and business consultant specializing in the wedding and lifestyle industries. I speak and consult on mindset, consumer psychology and behavioral economics — or how people make decisions, including how they buy. In addition, my research on the millennial generation is taught as part of the MBA curriculum at three top-tier US universities. I love big cities, strong coffee, fresh flowers, and a good dinner party. This blog is a place for me to share some of my thoughts and observations on leadership, generosity, business, art, culture, and life in general.

For millennials, the generation that accounts for more than 83% of today's weddings and the first to grow up with the Internet, technology has done more than give unprecedented access to information; it has physically changed their brains on a microcellular level. What worked in bridal marketing just ten years ago is no longer effective because the way today's engaged couples think is actually different than couples of generations past. In Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace, wedding expert Liene Stevens unveils the mindset of today's brides and grooms and provides a blueprint for marketing your business in a rapidly changing world.